Log Life: UK Surfers Reveal Their Fave Longboarding Spots

Header image of Sam Bleakley by Russ Pierre for Oxbow

If there’s one thing all longboarders can agree on, it’s the search for the perfect glide, that dreamy stretch where style meets flow, and every nose ride feels like time slows down. Across the UK’s rugged coastline and hidden bays, there are secret gems and well loved breaks that make longboarding not just a sport, but a soulful experience.

To uncover these smooth, rolling waves, we reached out to a crew of passionate UK surfers, locals who live and breathe their home breaks. They’ve shared their go-to longboarding spots, what makes them so special, and even thrown in a few shots that might just tempt you to wax up your log and hit the road. Whether you're a seasoned slider or just starting to cross-step your way into longboarding, these spots are calling. Let’s dive in.

Emily Currie, Perranuthnoe, Cornwall

Photo by Bella Bunce.

"I think my favourite logging spot is Perranuthnoe on the South Coast. I’m from about as far North as it gets in North Cornwall, so I love any excuse to drive down the coast in my van, because it basically feels like I’m on holiday.

"I always seem to have a lot of fun at this spot, there are a few different peaks enabling different options for waves, the scenery is beautiful and the cafe overlooking the beach makes a great hot chocolate, which is always a bonus!"

Elliot Dudley, Pembrokeshire, Wales

"I've chosen a spot that isn't necessarily the best wave that I surf, but for location and lack of crowds is unrivalled, see pic.

"There are some fantastic longboard waves where I live, however the boom in bigger boards and adult learners on foamies means that on those pristine one-to-two feet days it can be a bit of a gauntlet.

"10-years-ago nobody even bothered on those loggable days and it would be just me and a few others in. Now it's 20-to-30 people deep and a free for all. Drive a few hours West though, and you can still have a relaxing, stress-free surf, where you're free to take your time and just cruise! Oh and the water is crystal clear too."

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Ashley Braunton, Saunton, North Devon

Photo by Andy Teal Photography.

"When asked about my favourite long boarding spot I'd have to go with the obvious and say Saunton. Despite its changing moods through the tide there are 3 miles of right-handers at any tide. Although at times fat, there is a unique phenomenon that causes a double up in the waves, you just need to know which ones to go on."

Ellen Caldwell, Perranuthnoe, Cornwall and Scotland

Photos by Pablo Martinez Iribarne.

"My favourite longboard wave is a secluded spot up in Scotland, nestled within the islands. I can't give away the name as it's local and special to the land. However, if you do discover it you will be welcomed with smiles and shared surfs on a perfect punchy peeling left hander that reels along the beach for what feels like miles.

"If you reach the end, it's like a 20 minute run around to get back to the peak! I have had the most magical surfs there and the atmosphere feels almost dreamlike. Secluded, with just you, the locals and the wave has a special place in my heart.

"My favourite spot in Cornwall is Perranuthnoe. When it's on and the conditions are right, there is a left that peels across the beach and a right off the rocks! I've had some epic surfs here, one of my longest nose-rides in Cornwall and the crew down there are always friendly."

Sam Bleakley, Sennen Cove, Cornwall

Photo by Russ Pierre for Oxbow.

"Positioned at the very western tip of Cornwall, Sennen Cove is surrounded by striking granite cliffs that have made the quartz sand beach. The result is really clear blue-green water, with no suspended sediment in the sea. It can look spectacular on some days, almost like a Mediterranean postcard.

"Other winter days it can be extremely wild and intimidating. The sand is very coarse and moves quickly, which means the sand banks change a lot. When the banks are good, there can be really nice peeling longboard waves. But there are times when the swell is perfect, but the banks are terrible, and keen surfers arrive with excitement from miles around, only to have a terrible session.

"But that’s why I love it so much for longboarding - it is very unpredictable, and turns on some magic at a certain phase of the tide when you least expect it. There are a lot of slow sections that you can link up beautifully on a longboard, by trimming and gliding and cross-stepping. It’s really rewarding when you get good flow on a wave here. My favourite conditions are pushing spring tides when the swell is small, but the waves concentrate into lively peaks all the way to the shore break. This is the spot I have grown up at, learned to surf at, and despite all my travel work, I still love better than anywhere else."

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Thanks to the surfers who shared their favourites with us.

Now it’s your turn. Got a hidden gem or a favourite break we missed? Tag us (@10oversurf) on Instagram or send us your shots - we’re always keen to hear from the wider wave-riding community. Until then, keep it stylish, keep it smooth, and we’ll see you on the glide.